ACCOUNTANT II - 48001380 at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

38000.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Principles, Basic Arithmetic, Data Collection Methods, Office Procedures, Financial Statements, Fiscal Data Review, Problem Solving Techniques, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Independence, Vendor Verification, Invoice Management, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Accuracy, Record Maintenance, Analytical Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Requisition No: 863761 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 48001380 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 48001380 Salary: Salary Range: $34,760.00 - $38,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Payments Section Bureau of the Comptroller Tallahassee Turlington Building Accountant II (Career Service) Salary Range: $34,760.00 - $38,000.00 CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS Application Information: Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: Any position held by a State of Florida Agency Any position held by a Florida University All periods of employment from high school graduation All periods of current or prior unemployment Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for* Any Education Any Volunteer Experience Your resume and application must match *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. Hiring Information and Requirements: The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system. If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only. If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only. If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step. NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. Employees of the Department of Education are paid on a monthly pay cycle. OFFICE CONTACT: Tara Kent Jackson, OMC Manager 850-245-9118 JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a professional accounting position that is in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (DVR) Financial Payments Section that is administratively assigned to the Bureau of the Comptroller. This position performs a variety of accounting duties as well as other office duties. All duties of this position must be performed in compliance with the mandatory requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Chapter 3A-20, Florida Administrative Code. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbent audits invoices and purchase orders and prepare payment packages. Incumbent ensures charges on invoices are in agreement with the terms specified on the purchase orders when applicable. Incumbent verifies vendor name, address and amounts to be paid. Incumbent verifies the accuracy of mathematical extensions. Incumbent reviews invoices to ensure that statutory requirements and comptroller rules and regulations are adhered to sort documents for remittance, comptroller and file room, maintains files. Incumbent performs related duties as required. Attendance at work is an essential job function. Transform paper invoices to Invoice Eforms in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) Ariba on Demand (AOD) system. This includes matching the invoice to the Purchase Order in the system. The invoice is then reconciled by assuring that the item/and or goods has been received. This position acts as both Invoice Manager and Exception Handler in the MFMP system to ensure that invoices are paid in accordance to all current Departmental rules, regulations and proper procedures. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of basic arithmetic. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to review fiscal data for accuracy and completeness. Ability to post, balance and reconcile fiscal records. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees." www.fldoe.org/finance/comptroller www.rehabworks.org WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! * State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com) * Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year * Annual and Sick Leave Benefits * Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) * Flexible Spending Accounts * Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided * Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment *Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. * We care about the success of our employees. * We care about the success of our clients. * We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves. * A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees. LEAVE INFORMATION: CAREER SERVICE Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Sick Leave – Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement. Selective Services System (SSS) Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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Responsibilities

The Accountant II position involves auditing invoices and purchase orders, preparing payment packages, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The role also includes transforming paper invoices into electronic forms and managing invoice exceptions in the financial system.